Wow, I cannot WAIT to read this book in its entirety!! I loved jumping right back into the world of Arthur, Linus, and their merry band of misfits. Getting to read a bit once Arthur’s backstory and seeing Linus and Arthur together and the kids up to their usual antics made me so happy. These 75 pages alone left me wanting to read more!

Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Books for the opportunity to read the excerpt of this book. As if I wasn’t already hooked from the first book, now I am counting the days for the full book release!!

I fell In love with the house in the cerulean sea When it first came out and have been waiting for the sequel to come out ever since. I am so grateful that I was able to read the first four chapters of the next book. Even though it was a short excerpt of this book I feel the he encapsulates the love and soul that the first book had only amplified to the 100th degree.

I loved how I was able to just jump right back into this world again, it shows how powerful T.J. Klune’s writing is. I was dumped right back and knew where I stood and how much the children had grown up from the previous book. I stop couldn't squealing from now much I was enjoying being back with these characters. I will be shouting this book from the roof tops and begging anyone for read this heart warming writing that only T.J.Klune’s can provide.

All I can say is that I’m ready to read the whole book! I had the pleasure of sampling the first four chapters of “Somewhere Beyond the Sea,” and I have fallen right back in love with these characters. They’re just as endearing in this follow-up novel to Klune’s initial hit “The House in the Cerulean Sea.” I’m excited to learn more about the backstory of sweet Arthur Parnassus… While I can’t speak to the arc of this entire second book, I can tell you that my heart soared just dipping back into Klune’s magical world for a bit!

This makes me excited for the rest! I really enjoyed book 1 and it seems like book 2 has a lot of promise as well! I will be preordering.

I am so darn excited for this sequel that I can’t imagine waiting months for the rest. This excerpt was the perfect teaser. I loved that it started out with a bit of Arthur’s history with the house and why he came back. The children are still amazing and hilarious.

Now to go reread the first one as this one made me want to revisit the magic of the original.

Thanks so much for the early few chapters!

I will absolutely be sharing this on my Instagram page soon (and likely more than once leading up to pub day) and will update with the link.

This Excerpt was just enough to wet my appetite and I trolley regret reading it because now it means I have to wait. What will I do with myself until September!

This preview was exactly what I needed! After finishing The House In The Cerulean Sea I was praying for a follow up and here we are! This made me even more eager for the full book- can't wait!

I received an eARC of the first four chapters of Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune—and I smiled through all 75 glorious pages!
The House in the Cerulean Sea is one of my all time favorite books. When I finished reading it in 2022 I immediately hoped we would get to revisit Arthur, Linus, and the six most wonderful magical children in a sequel. And here we are 😭
The excerpt started off as a flashback with Arthur in the prologue and then jumped to present day at the orphanage on Marsyas Island 🥰
These books have some of the sweetest queer love stories and so much lgbtq+ representation🏳️‍🌈❤️ I think of this cast characters daily (my own lil found family) 🥹
I simply cannot wait to have a copy of the full length novel in my hands on September 10th 2024.
(If you can’t tell, the excerpt alone was 5/5⭐️ and I assume my rating will not change when I read the whole book 😝)
**A special thanks to NetGalley and Tor Publishing for the eARC excerpt.

TJ Klune always knows how to write the most heartwarming stories! The first four chapters of Somewhere Beyond the Sea reintroduced readers to the world of Arthur Parnassus and his magical children. You can feel his love for these orphaned kids immediately and I felt as if I had never left this story between the first book and this excerpt. Can’t wait to read the rest when it publishes!

I got the opportunity to read an excerpt of this novel and I'm beyond excited for the release 😭!

**Thank you, NetGalley, for sending an ARC of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

It was just a preview of a few chapters and a prologue, but trust me, it was more than enough to destroy me. I'm convinced this is going to be another great success for the author. I'm a big fan of his work, but I was scared when I knew The House in the Cerulean Sea was going to have a sequel. That book is currently seating comfortably at the top of my list, nothing is getting close to it! I was afraid the sequel would ruined that for me (it was a silly and baseless thought).

I love that we got to know what's inside of Arthur's mind, and more details about his past. It was an amazing character from Linus's perspective, but it's even better now!

The kids are growing up, and as always their interactions got me laughing. I specially liked how we can see the difference in their relationship with Linus in comparison to the first book. There was a scene of them celebrating Linus's birthday (it was actually a 'birt', but whatever) and I teared up a little with their gift 🥲.

I was surprised when I realized what was going to happen plot-wise in this book!! It sounded complicated and mind-blowing, isn't it wonderful? 🤭

I wish I could share more details, but I don't want to give spoilers! What am I supposed to do with my life now that I have this information?

I love TJ Klune books, and was so excited to see that a sequel was coming soon for "The House in the Cerulean Sea." This excerpt from the sequel reacquainted me with the fabulous main characters of this world. I loved hearing the island characters voices again in this excerpt, and I cannot wait to read the whole book. Since it was only an excerpt, I hesitate to give it a rating but I am doing so based on my love for this story and how it has been set up thus far.

I, like many others apparently, did not realize that this was just an excerpt when I requested it. Nevertheless, this is one of my most anticipated new releases - I ADORED The House in the Cerulean Sea and was giddy with excitement when I heard there was a sequel coming. I jumped at the chance to read it early, and these first few chapters only have me looking forward to the release so much more!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I have been eagerly awaiting the release of "Somewhere Beyond the Sea" ever since TJ Klune announced it, and it absolutely did not disappoint. The interactions between Arthur and Linus are beautifully written, showcasing their unique dynamics and deepening bond. Arthur's relaxed demeanor contrasts perfectly with Linus's worried yet equally loving nature, especially in their interactions with the kids.

One of the highlights for me was learning more about Arthur's past and seeing him reclaim a place filled with past trauma to create a nurturing environment for children like him. It's incredibly moving to witness his determination to provide a good childhood for these kids. This book feels like a warm, comforting hug and I can already tell that it will become a go-to comfort read for me—a world I can return to for a sense of peace amidst the chaos of everyday life.

I received an excerpt of this book courtesy of the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, and I cannot wait for the full release to dive back into this wonderful story.

This excerpt brings back the characters from the first book The Cerulean Sea. It presented some of the conflicts that Arthur and Co will be dealing with in this next book. I found TCS fine but did not love it as much as the rest of my book friends. The prose and characters are fine and I think this sounds like a good continuation for fans of TCS.

I'm excited to read this, the excerpt was very intriguing. I just wish there had been more! It was nice to see that it starts right where we left off.

I absolutely cannot wait for the publishing day! I loved the first book and am looking forward to this read!

First and foremost, I must specify that the eARC I received is an excerpt - only through chapter 4, not the entire story. Thank you, NetGalley for this sneak peek!

Reading The House in the Cerulean Sea felt like being wrapped up in a cozy blanket, it was the feel-good book I didn't know I needed. I absolutely adored all the characters who had me both laughing and crying. When I found out Somewhere Beyond the Sea was coming, I was truly overjoyed! 

From the start, Arther brings us back to the beginning of preparing the home for magical children. Then we're brought back to the present day, and I was ecstatic to be reunited with the children. I honestly think the children in this story are at the top of my favorite characters of all time list. Their innocent children's minds paired with their magical abilities are truly charming gold, and I was laughing with the warm fuzzy feeling again before I knew it!  

I was also nearing tears already again when reading Sal's poem, of which I believe so many people will relate to. I will share just a small portion of the poem here: 

"You want me lost, but I am found in the breaths that I take,   
In the space between heartbeats.
I am found because I refuse to be black-and-white,
or any shade of gray.
I am color. I am fire. 
I am the sun, and I will burn away the shadows until only light remains. 
And then you will have no choice but to see me."

Louder for the people in the back - let's print this in all the papers! Sal has always been such an endearing character and he pulled me right back into loving him. Of course - the rest of the children (especially Linus & Lucy) attempting to make breakfast had me snort laughing. I could sit in that house and observe this amazing family all day. 

Alas, Arthur is summoned to make a public statement about his past, which we only know few details about, other than it had been incredibly traumatizing (massive understatement). Arthur knows there is a lot at stake, but he quickly learns there is even more than he could have ever fathomed. 

And then, chapter four ended and I NEED THE FULL BOOK NOW!! I never would have thought I wanted to fast-forward through summer, but TJ Klune has done it!

Seriously so excited to continue reading. This wasn’t enough. What a gift we get a sequel to one of my favorite books!

I simply could not be more excited to read this book! Full review and rating to come once I have read the rest of it.

Thank you for the opportunity to preview this!

I am just over the moon about this book release. I just attended an Author Talk by TJ Klune where he talked further about this book beyond just the excerpt and I cannot wait.
I was a little disappointed it was only the excerpt on here, but I'll take whatever I can get!